1. (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of these rules, plants and plant material may be moved for experimental or scientific purposes provided a scientific permit is securely attached to the container of such articles or to the article itself.

2. (b) An application for a permit to move regulated articles shall be obtained from:

   Plant Industry Division

   North Carolina Department of Agriculture

   Post Office Box 27647

   Raleigh, North Carolina 27611

   This application should be returned to the Plant Industry Division for processing.

History Note: Authority G.S. 106‑65.45; 106‑65.46; 106‑284.18; 106‑420;
Eff. January 1, 1985;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 24, 2019.